James Bentley lives and works on the small island of Île-Perrot, just off Montréal, Québec. He studied and began his career as a freelance illustrator, a practice which gave him a great love for drawing. James has been recognized by The Society of Illustrators of New York, Communication Arts, and Applied Arts, and one of his most valued awards is The Joseph Morgan Henninger Award for Best of Show, given by the Society of Illustrators of Los Angeles.